Attack on Jewish Cafe in Winnipeg was ‘Staged,’ Police Say
(April 2019) – An incident at a cafe in Winnipeg MB that was originally reported as one of the city’s worst-ever hate crimes was apparently staged,…
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Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin Welcomed in Ottawa with Fanfare
Ottawa (April 1, 2019) – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin at an exclusive luncheon today in Ottawa, during which the prime…
Quebec bill bans head scarves and yarmulkes
by David Lazarus MONTREAL (JTA) — Quebec has introduced a bill that bans some public employees from wearing religious symbols at work, including kippahs. The…
Young, Canadian and Jewish: The shift from religious to cultural identity
by Robert Brym and Rhonda Lenton (March 2019) – “Jewish” used to be considered a religious category. However, for many Jews, that is changing. Increasingly,…
What’s up with airfares in Canada?
By David M. Tait (March 2019) – The simple answer is… most of the airfares in Canada. And, until recently they have been ‘UP’ for…